LIONIZATIONS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

lionizations

noun

plural of lionization

as in hero worships

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Noun

In some respects, Mann’s production company Dhar Mann Studios is starting to resemble the legacy studios whose foundations are being shaken by creators like him.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Baxter says once word of the tragedy spread through Turlock, about 50 children showed up on bikes to pay their respects Saturday night.

— Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of respects

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Among his official honors, he was named an officer of the French Order of Merit for his services to fashion by French President Emmanuel Macron last year.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Just a week after earning C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors by converting all five field-goal attempts, kicker Robert Czeremcha missed twice, including a potential game-tying kick at the end of regulation.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of honors

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Under Walsh’s witty direction, all four deliver pitch-perfect comedic performances in this frothy farce, which is full of mistaken identities, exaggerated infatuations and fussy social norms.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
With complicated infatuations, these are leading characters of the Dallas Opera’s 2026-27 season.

— Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026

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In the meantime, African filmmakers will continue to find uses for AI tools, even as the continent’s digital infrastructure and policy frameworks are forced to play catch-up.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The measure also identifies keeping streets, parks and other public areas safe and clean as uses for the revenue.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of uses

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With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Another of the homages to classic cinema was The Great Movie Ride, housed in the park’s centerpiece, a replica of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of homages

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Flavors including Butter Brickle, rum raisin and maple walnut were once familiar options at ice cream counters and grocery stores, but many have become harder to find as tastes have changed.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
And October’s slate unsurprisingly features several buzzy, prestigious new offerings, with a movie for virtually all tastes.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026

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